[The Tale of Beowulf sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats.] - A Trial proof copy. [London, Hammersmith: early December 1894.] — KELMSCOTT PRESS MORRIS, WILLIAM. 1834-96. & A.J.WYATT. (Translators).

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Estimate: $5,000–$8,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 17 June 2021
Record ID: TB-2026-615183
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Morris, William. 1834-96., [The Tale of Beowulf sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats.] - A Trial proof copy. [London, Hammersmith: early December 1894.]. Bonhams, 17 Jun 2021, lot 126. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-615183.

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Morris, William. 1834-96., [The Tale of Beowulf sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats.] - A Trial proof copy. [London, Hammersmith: early December 1894.]. Bonhams, 17 Jun 2021, lot 126. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-615183.

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